West Cornwall
This laid-back bistro is squeezed into a small space along Mousehole's backstreets, and majors in French-inspired classics – unsurprising, given the head…
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North Cornwall
Perched on the cliffs of Pentire Head, giving a knock-out perspective on Newquay's coastline, this gastropub is hard to better for lunch with a view. The…
The Atlantic Highway
Affectionately known as LAB, this beachside bistro diner is an old favourite in Bude. It's a nice place for a baguette or a burger by day, but it's at its…
South Cornwall
Falmouth's classic – and best – chippy, voted Independent Fish and Chip Shop of the Year in 2017. Depending on the catch of the day, you might tuck into…
South Cornwall
Just outside Veryan, this 16th-century watermill has been converted into a delightful cafe and craft shop, where you can pick up wacky withy sculptures…
Isles of Scilly
The fish here is about as fresh as it gets – whatever’s caught on the day is what ends up in your batter. It’s run by Adam and Emma, who live and work on…
Cornwall
Crispy pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven – so what's so special? The fact that it operates out of the back of a mobile street van, perhaps – and still…
East Cornwall
Take your pick from the Cornish fudge, pasties and cheeses in the farm shop, or settle in for scones in the attached tearoom. Staff will also pack you a…
The Atlantic Highway
The best place for fish and chips in town – most of the daily catch is caught by the owner's boat, Dreamcatcher. If you're lucky, you might be able to…
South Cornwall
Sam's has been a stalwart in Fowey for years. Booth seats, Day-Glo menus and a lively local vibe keep the feel laid-back, and the menu of burgers, fish,…
The Lizard
A surprisingly swish little village bistro. The menu is quite classic, but dabbles with miso sauces, tempura batters and seafood sauce reductions, as well…
West Cornwall
This village pub's been around for four centuries, so it's crammed with old-time atmosphere – head-scraping ceilings, wooden seats, a crackling hearth and…
South Cornwall
There is no better spot for afternoon tea in town than this delightful cafe, which makes all its own cakes, from lemon drizzle to coffee and walnut,…
South Cornwall
The Truro outpost of Penzance's much-loved wholefood cafe, Archie Brown's serves up lovely salads and imaginative vegetarian mains, as well as a copious…
North Cornwall
Surf-themed inside and out, this lively cafe is everyone's favourite down-by-the-beach hang-out. For lunch, there are hot-dogs, lobster rolls and burgers;…
South Cornwall
It's a bit of a walk uphill from town, but this small cafe is something of a local's secret, popular with students and arty types, who come for lunchtime…
Cornwall
Poisson meets pork at this award-winning street-food van, where you can tuck into fish tacos, chorizo bruschetta, cold-smoked pork shoulder and more…
North Cornwall
This cafe down on the edge of Chapel Porth beach is a local institution, serving hot chocolate, cheesy baguettes, sausage butties, flapjacks and the house…
Isles of Scilly
This catering company specialises in homemade ready meals, but it also runs a deli outlet at Hugh Town's post office, selling excellent sandwiches,…
North Cornwall
Under the stewardship of Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth, this excellent little Italian bistro turns out fantastic wood-fired pizza, spicy pasta and…
North Cornwall
A rustic, character-filled pub with a 16th-century stone exterior and an interior full of beams and flagstones, about 6 miles drive east of Polzeath and…
West Cornwall
This traditional ice-cream maker still does things the old-fashioned way. There's only one flavour (vanilla), made with Cornish clotted cream and served…
The Atlantic Highway
This renowned ice-cream maker focuses on classic flavours such as traditional Cornish vanilla, strawberries and cream, and mint choc chip, but there are…
St Ives
This ice-cream maker is a local legend, and makes all its 30 flavours on the home farm just outside Zennor, using only its own milk and Rodda's clotted…
West Cornwall
A sweet little beach cafe, housed in a former fisherman's watch-hut that's now a listed building. It's good for bacon butties, hot rolls, toasties,…
St Ives
Our tip for the best pasties in St Ives, handmade on the premises with a controversial top crimp (not the side-crimp that's officially dictated by the…
South Cornwall
This seafood restaurant has a knockout location on the rocks above Swanpool. Go for classic mussels or splash out on a full-blown fruits de mer platter –…
St Ives
Pizza, pizza and more pizza – plus paella, pasta, risotto and steaks, in case you're not in the mood for something crispy and wood-fired. It's a good…
Penzance
Laid-back double-floored diner down an alley off Chapel St. Steaks take the honours here: choose your cut and match it with your choice of sauce or spicy…
South Cornwall
Rick Stein's fancy fish-and-chips shop now has a Falmouth branch on Discovery Quay. As you'd expect, the fish is of a high standard, but the prices are…
South Cornwall
Buddha bowls, BBQ jackfruit butties and hummus wraps are the kind of vegan-friendly fare on offer at this little cafe, which also does excellent dairy…
Isles of Scilly
This homespun bakery run by Barney and Ella McLachlan turns out fresh bread, pizzas and, of course, scrumptious homemade pasties.
North Cornwall
Harbourside outlet for this renowned ice-cream maker, whose main farm is based on the Lizard Peninsula in South Cornwall.
Isles of Scilly
Pick up all your essential supplies at the island's charming general store, which also has a post office.
The Lizard
This popular harbourside hang-out has a little bit of everything: pizzas, burgers, sharing platters (known here as 'planks') and plenty of seafood. It's a…
The Atlantic Highway
This turreted coaching inn off the harbour dates back to the 16th century. It's an old-fashioned place – flock carpets, burnished furniture, upholstered…
East Cornwall
This idyllic garden tearoom is a favourite for long-distance cyclists on the Camel Trail: it's near the station at Boscarne Junction, and serves muscle…
South Cornwall
It's reassuring to see that Mevagissey's oldest pub has clung on to its salty seaside charm – beams, fireplaces, slate flagstones and all. It's tiny –…
North Cornwall
With its street-art decor and panoramic beach-view, this canteen-with-a-conscience is run by celeb-chef Jamie Oliver, and trains young apprentices while…
South Cornwall
Lodged in the old lifeboat house on Polkerris, this beachside outpost of the all-conquering Sam's empire is handy for post-swim snacks. Pizza is a…
